Casting Director: All about Casting Directors and being Cast
What you'll learn
- You will learn everything about the Casting process
- You will learn how to break into the business in the Casting profession
- You will learn casting terms used and how to slate correctly
- You will learn how casting works in conjunction with producers and directors
- Actors will learn what to do in an audtion
- Actors will learn the mindset of Casting directors in making choices
Requirements
- No prerequisites for taking this course
Description
In the realm of casting, there are so many processes from casting industrials, television, and film to meeting with actors, reading scripts, and negotiating with producers. This class is for anyone planning to work within the casting profession and also gives tremendous perspective to anyone that wants to enter the entertainment industry. In addition to casting agents, it is recommended for actors, talent agents, managers, producers, and all others that work in conjunction with the casting process.
Industry Expert
Toni Suttie Casting Director
As President of Integrity Casting, Toni Suttie has over 25 years experience in Hollywood castings. With over 250 feature film, commercial, television, industrial, live event, and trade show castings, she has become a sought after expert for workshops, lectures, and speaking engagements around the country. Toni is the writer of the book Slate Please: The Ultimate Actors Guide to Audition Preparation. She also has established the exclusive Elite Mentoring Program for actors.
Her credits include films such as Love Ranch (Joe Pesci, Helen Mirren), Beverly Hills Cop III (Eddie Murphy), and Made in America (Will Smith, Whoopi Goldberg). Corporate video castings include those for Microsoft, Kaiser Permanente, IBM, and CompUSA and television castings for The Apprentice, Beverly Hills 90210, and Ellen DeGeneres Show. Toni has also produced and/or cast events for celebrity talent such as Carmen Electra, Andy Dick, Mario Van Peebles, and Pamela Anderson.
Who this course is for:
- Actors
- Aspiring Casting Directors
- Those aspiring to work in production
- Entertainment Industry Enthusiast
Course content
- 00:09Course Introduction
- Preview26:14
- 14:51Terminology
- 17:02Responsibilities
- 16:51Extras
- 04:23Ad Agencies
- 11:27Relationships
- 12:34Independent versus Studio Films
- 15:43CSA / Deal Memo
- 11:38Reality Shows versus Network Television Shows
- 06:45Career Expansion
- 21:14Talent Agent / Talent Manager
- 08:39Celebrities
- 14:08Voice-Over and Final Thoughts
- 00:19Course Conclusion
Instructor
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Faith in Dreams Edutainment is an innovative production company that creates entertainment projects and resources that help shape the future. Entertainment career opportunities now more than ever expand beyond the doors of Hollywood. The growth of the industry has brought about productions that span throughout the world. Producers, agents, writers, and other key positions are all expected to understand their responsibilities, key terms, and traditions that have proven effective. Our Entertainment Career Courses provide the training essential to becoming an employable commodity within the industry. The content also provides noteworthy preparation for individuals competing for acceptance into visual arts programs.
Featured Industry Subject Matter Experts:
Ilunga Adel, Screenwriter
Patty Bunch, Make-up Artist
Tiffany Dean, Celebrity Stylist
Carolyn Thompson Goldstein, Talent Agent
Jeffrey Reddick, Screenwriter
Alejandro Seri, Final Draft Inc.
Kris Sheets, Line Producer
Toni Suttie, Casting Director